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Benjamin Helm Bristow to Warden of the Eastern Penitentiary, 17 October 1871

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Oct. 17, 1871. The Warden of the Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pa. Sir: Calling your attention to the case of George Mountjoy, convicted in the U. S. Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania of defrauding the Internal Revenue, I will thank you to inform me what has been the conduct of Mountjoy since he has been in your charge as a prisoner. Very respectfully, B. H. Bristow, Solicitor Gen'l, & Acting Attorney Gen'l.
George Mountjoy
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